Kyle Troutman
Michelle Hilburn: First-day reads for back to school
Growing up, the first day of school was a sacred event in our household.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 20
Koda is an Australian Shepherd/ Chow Chow mix. His date of birth is Dec. 30, 2017. He is smart, goofy and protective of the ones he loves.
5 new teachers start at Southwest
The Southwest school district has added five new teachers for 2025-2026. They are: Tyler Wallace, middle school math and assistant high school softball coach; Cassie Hoadley, middle school social studies; Anna Church, kindergarten; Danielle Yoho, 1st grade; and Matt Tripp, RootED Coordinator and middle school baseball coach.
Lynn Hilburn: History – Part IV — What’s in a name
There have been several good books written about the history of Barry County and Cassville, including, but not limited to, Goodspeed’s 1888 History of Barry County, Nerva Brock England’s History of Barry County, Missouri and Emory Melton’s “The First 150 Years in Cassville, Missouri”, but I’m trying to look at things from a little bit different angle.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling
Cassville’s Saige Holman inflicts a touch of pain en route to a pin of her Big 8 Tournament opponent last season.
Cassville Keno player ‘almost hit the floor’ after $77,715 win
A Missouri Lottery Club Keno player who used birthdates and anniversaries to choose her Spots (numbers) knew right away she had won on the ticket she purchased at L&L Stores on Highway 112 in Cassville.
Special teams spots up for grabs
Special teams roles for the Cassville football team this fall are up for grabs.
Cassville named National Beta School of Merit
The Cassville school district has been named a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit.
3 injured in Big M area boat explosion
Three North Carolina Residents were injured at about 3:36 p.m. on Aug. 12 in a boat explosion on Table Rock Lake.
David Alan Waugh
David Alan Waugh, age 64, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home.
